119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 6864
The Snowmobiles Aren't Weapons Act (SAW Act) prohibits anyone from using a motor vehicle to hunt, kill, trap, or harass predatory mammals on federal land, with limited exceptions for self-defense situations. Violators face fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment for up to five years. The bill applies to all federal lands owned by the United States (excluding tribal lands) and covers any motorized vehicle, including snowmobiles, ATVs, and vehicles operated on water or in the air. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with investigating violations and may coordinate with the FBI, Treasury Department, and state or local law enforcement. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond the enforcement provisions.